Luther Talmage “L.T.” McKillip, Jr.

Published 8:23 am, Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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Funeral services for Luther Talmage “L.T.” McKillip, Jr., 82, were held Tuesday at University Church of Christ in Canyon, with Glen Walton, minister of Bell Avenue Church of Christ, and Roger Gist officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery with arrangements by Brooks Funeral Directors.

Mr. McKillip died May 26, 2012, in Canyon.

He was born to Rosie and Luther Talmage McKillip, Sr., on July 2, 1929, in rural Parmer County. He moved to Canyon after residing in Amarillo for 62 years.

L.T. McKillip was a fraternal member for greater than 50 years as he dedicated his life to the Order of the United Commercial Travelers of America. Through UCT, he helped raise thousands of dollars that touched the lives of many physically and mentally challenged children across the state of Texas.

L.T. held the highest honors in the Texas Tejas Guild, Texas Grand Counselors Association, the International Secretary’s Association, and many more.

L.T. was a lifetime member of the Texas Parent Teachers Association and was a member of San Jacinto Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosie McKillip; father, Luther Talmage McKillip, Sr.; wife, Athealee McKillip; infant son, Rex; four brothers; and one sister.